Nashville to Denver (BNA–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nashville to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 1,018 mi 2h 38m nonstop -1h behind 75 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and APA, connecting options are available through 75 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
265
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Nashville.
BNA: CDT · APA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,018 mi / 1,638 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m to 2h 43m.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

Facts

BNA–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,018 mi / 1,638 km
Flight time2h 38m to 2h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Centennial Airport take approximately 2h 38m to 2h 43m. The route covers 1,018 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from BNA to APA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, IND, SAT, DSM, STL, BJC, DEN, MSP, MKE, CMH, TUL, MDW, YIP, BHM, MCI, PIA, AUS, MLI, ASE, ABQ, PIT, DFW, HOU, IAH, CLT, SAV, ORD, CHS, BZN, RDU, SLC, MSY, IAD, PIE, TPA, BCT, DCA, YYZ, PHL, YYC, TUS, VNY, PBI, SRQ, PHX, SCF, SNA, FLL, MCO, SJC, SAN, BUR, LGA, BOS, NAS, RNO, MIA, SJD, OAK, SMF, PDX, YVR, LAX, YOW, GCM, BFI, SFO, PSP, PLS, SEA, SJU, SXM, LAS, DAL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from APA to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNA to APA

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BNA to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to APA ranges from 2 hours 38 minutes to 2 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,018 miles (1,638 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.